Detailed Description:
4Cs offers an extensive database of state licensed child care providers, payment assistance programs, child health and nutrition education and a staff of specialists who speak multiple languages. Our child care information and referral services are free to all parents, regardless of income. The result is stronger children, families, and child care providers who enrich the communities around them.
Need based Reimbursement:
Parent eligibility is based on income and need. The current available programs are CalWORKs Stage 1, 2, and 3 and Alternative Payment. The state and Alameda County contract with 4Cs to administer these programs in our community.
4Cs has six programs that offer child care reimbursement:
Hayward Office: CalWORKs Stage 1
County California Alternative Payment Program
County Foster Care Program
Oakland Office: Alternative Payment Program (CAPP)
CalWORKs Stage 2
CalWORKs Stage 3
Financial Assistance Forms: https://www.4c-alameda.org/parents/forms-for-parents
4C's Community Closet: https://www.4c-alameda.org/parents/communitycloset